Last year was a huge moment for all of us at Soul Garages after being crowned Independent Garage of the Year at the Motor Trader Industry Awards.

So, to now be shortlisted again for the same national title in 2026 honestly means a huge amount to our entire team.

The Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards take place on Tuesday 30 June, and being named finalists for a second consecutive year is something we are incredibly proud of.

Alongside this, we were also recently finalists in the AM Awards for Workshop of the Year (Independent & Franchised).

While we didn’t take home the AM Award this year, simply reaching the finals alongside some of the UK’s leading automotive businesses reflects so positively on our team, our business and Olney as a whole.

Over the past few years, we’ve continued investing in our customer journey, technology, workshop facilities, recovery support and staff development, but at the heart of everything is still the same simple goal: looking after local people properly and keeping them safely on the road.

With more than 185 five-star Google reviews and 100% staff retention, these finalist positions reflect the trust our customers place in us every day and the commitment our team brings to the business.

To our team – thank you for your hard work, professionalism and commitment.

And to our customers and local community – thank you for your continued support and loyalty. It genuinely means everything to us.

Finally, congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists. We wish everyone continued success for the year ahead.